YEARLY HIGH
0.0072 SGD
YEARLY LOW
0.0068 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0070 SGD

2026 LRD to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the LRD to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 0.0072. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 11, dropping to 0.0068.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0005 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0070 to the December average rate of 0.0070, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.0072 was down 2.88% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.0074, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LRD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 36 SGD
2025 Average 34 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 34 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2.31 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.0071
0.0068
JanuFebrMarcApriMayJune

LRD to SGD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.0070, compared to 0.0000 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0070 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0070
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0004 SGD (High: 0.0072 / Low: 0.0068). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 SGD (High: 0.0070 / Low: 0.0069).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0004
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.0070) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0072), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0001 (-1.53%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.0070
2025 Avg (January) 0.0072

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0072 0.0068 0.0070
February 0.0069 0.0068 0.0068
March 0.0071 0.0069 0.0070
April 0.0070 0.0069 0.0069
May 0.0070 0.0069 0.0070
June 0.0071 0.0070 0.0070